Monday, July 16

Possible Solutions on our Wilderness JJourney

WOW! Isn't God amazing? I just love when He makes sure I hear a message from Him. 

A few weeks ago, I was offered a job that seemed to come from God, as it was perfectly suited for me. I was so relieved and thought we were finally coming out of our wilderness. However, two weeks later, the lady who hired me called me to say she had changed her mind. I had reached 'rock bottom'. I had no idea what we were going to do. I've been worrying about our situation, trying to figure out a solution.

Yesterday in Sunday school, our teacher gave a testimony about how HE had figured out a solution to a problem, but when the problem became bigger, he quickly realized that he needed GOD to figure it out, not him. So, that's kind of how I feel. I had figured out how to start getting us our of this situation, and God took that solution away. Thanks to our teacher, now I'm excited to see what God is going to do in this situation. 

Luckily, he also helped me realized my next step in this wilderness journey: changing my worry into faith in God. I have NO idea how this is going to work out. I know God will, but I still worry until he does. Our teacher pointed out that worry is the ultimate sin. It's like slapping God in the face. So, now that I've been reminded of that, I will pray through my worry.  

This morning, I continued my bible study of One in a Million by Pricilla Schrier. There were so many messages in there from God designed specifically for me! During the Israelite's journey, they were running out of water when they saw an oasis. They thought THEY had found the solution to their problem, but the waters were bitter. God taught them the lesson of relying on Him for answers to our problems. When they cried otu to Him, He gave them the solution, throw a tree in the water and it became sweet. 

"Everything He leads us to, even Marah, is for a specific reason. Marahs posistion us to put our hope not in ourselves, or in the world, but in God. We can't anticipate and provide for life's trials, but God can and does. THE LORD WANTS US TO THIRST NOT AFTER A QUICK FIX TO OUR PROBLEMS BUT AFTER THE LIFE ALTERING REFRESHMENT OF HIS PROVISION."
Ps. 63:1 "Oh God, You are my God. I shall seek you earnestly. My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water."

The lyrics to a song based on Isaiah 61:3:
He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fear 
Gladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

When sorrow seems to surround you 
When suffering hangs heavy oer your head 
Know that tomorrow brings 
Wholeness and healing 
God knows your need 
Just believe what He said 

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fearGladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

When what youve done keeps you from moving on 
When fear wants to make itself at home in your heart 
Know that forgiveness brings 
Wholeness and healing 
God knows your need 
Just believe what He said 

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fearGladness for mourning 
Peace for despair 

I once was lost but God has found me 
Though I was bound Ive been set free 
Ive been made righteous in His sight 
A display of His splendor all can see 

He gives beauty for ashes 
Strength for fearGladness for mourning 
Peace for despair